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Population:30 000

Currency:New Turkish lira, YTL. They havesimply deleted 6 zeroes, and 1YTL today equals one million oldlira. Prices are often shown ineuro.

Opening hours:Banks are generally openweekdays 08.30-12.00. In touristareas also 13.30-17.00. There areplenty of cash machines.Shops are open Mon-Sat09.30-13.00, 14-19. Exceptionsmay occur.

Internet:www.marmaris.orgwww.marmarisinfo.comwww.allaboutturkey.com/marmaris

Newspapers:Turkish news in English isavailable in the English-languageTurkish Daily Newswww.turkishdailynews.com orwww.turkishpress.com

Emergency numbers:112

Tourist information:Marmaris Tourist office is next tothe bazaar.Tel: +90(0)252 412 1035

MARMARISPUBLISHING DATE: 2007-11-01 | COUNTRY CODE: TRContents: The City, Do & See, Beach Life, Eating, Cafés, Bars & Nightlife,Shopping, Sleeping, Essential Information, Maps

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MARMARISMarmaris lies in a bay with crystal-clear water. This is wherethe Mediterranean meets the Aegean Sea. Fragrant pinewoods stretch out along the mountain crests. Marmaris is theperfect destination for wonderful days on the beach with lotsto see and do.

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THE CITY #THECITY#

Marmaris has grown from a tiny fishingvillage into one of the biggest touristresorts in Turkey. Even so, the town centreis still quite small, and in the old quarterbehind the marina you can stroll aroundamid all the delightful hustle and bustle ofbazaars and street life. For a beautiful viewof the Bay of Marmaris,

visit Suleiman the Magnificent’s castle inthe Old Town.

Marmaris’ neighbouring resort Icmeler liesjust a few miles away, and many peoplelike to walk along the beach. That will alsogive you some idea of how much ishappening in the boat scene, and the widerange of water sports available along thebeaches. But while Marmaris offers morebuzz and entertainment, Içmeler boastsbetter beaches. It is also child-friendly,and newly built.

Turkey’s rich and famous tend tocongregate in the marina at Marmaris –which means there are good restaurantsand great shopping. During the highseason, there are as many as ten thousandboats in the Bay of Marmaris, reckoned tobe one of the finest bays in the world.

There are several excellent long-distancefootpaths in the mountains, and manyopportunities for excursions amid thebeautiful scenery and the little villagesalong the coast.

DO & SEE #DOANDSEE#

Turkish Bath – HamamIf you have never taken by Turkish bath,you have never been really clean. It is areal adventure to experience this in atraditional environment. There areseparate baths for ladies and gentlemen,but tourists are often allowed to take amixed bath together.

Address: Behind the mosque in the bazaar, MarmarisPhone: +90 (0)252 412 4406

FortThe little fort dating from 1522 has beenrestored, and is worth a visit, though themost remarkable aspect is still the view ofMarmaris. The museum has variousfragments from antiquity, and some rustymediaeval cannon.

Address: The harbourPhone: +90 (0)252 412 1459

Datça PeninsulaThe road across the Datça peninsula hasstunning scenery, with steep mountains,ravines and flat countryside. Datça is anattractive village about 90 km west ofMarmaris. From Körmen, just north ofDatça, there are boats to Bodrum. At theSaturday market in Datça you will findfood, household utensils, beautifultablecloths and clothes. Take the local bus.

Dalyan/kaunosTravelling eastwards from Marmaris takesyou along the Lycian coast – deservedlyfamous. At the Dalyan River, some 80

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kilometres (50 miles) east of Marmaris, arethe spectacular rock tombs at Kaunos, anduntamed scenery. The Loggerhead turtlecomes here to lay its eggs on the beaches.The river’s mud is used for packing peoplein clay, and is regarded as veryhealth-giving. Excursion bus or dolmus.

FethiyeThis is a quiet little town, ideal for families,surrounded by fields of fruit and tomatoes.Almynta’s tomb – the town’s symbol – ishere, and nearby there are several Lyciangraves. In the market there are small fishcounters where you can select the fish youwant to eat. One of Turkey’s mostspectacular beaches, Ölüdeniz (the DeadSea, meaning the Calm Sea), lies about 25minutes by bus from Fethiye’s centre.Local bus or dolmus.

Patara & DemreThe long and beautiful Patara beach, withits protected sand dunes, is where the seaturtles come to lay their eggs. The ancienttown, hidden beneath the sands, is nowbeing excavated. Patara is best known asthe birthplace of St Nicholas, who we callSanta Claus – Father Christmas. You canvisit his grave at Demre. Local bus ordolmus.

PamukkaleThis really is one of Nature’s wonders.There are terraces with pools, and thewater runs down from one level to the nextin a natural spectacle created by whitelime deposits. The name means ”TheCotton-wool Fortress”. Unfortunately toomany visitors have created a lot of wearand tear on the cliffs, and now most of thepools are closed to the public. There aredaily excursions here, but you can alsotake the local bus. Travelling time about3.5 hours.

RhodesThe Greek island of Rhodes is a verypopular destination for excursions. At themoment the town is undergoing anextensive facelift – churches, monasteries,mosques and mediaeval buildings arebeing restored to their former glory. BothUnesco and the EU are protecting thisunique cultural heritage, as the Old Townwith its winding cobbled streets is one ofEurope’s most authentic mediaeval sites.Daily boat trips. Travelling time about 1hour.

BEACH LIFE #BEACH LIFE#

BEACH LIFE

You can go bathing right in the middle ofMarmaris, and the beach stretches all theway to neighbouring Içmeler.

There are boats and dolmus to the beachesat Turunç, Çiftlik and Kumlubükü, andmany yachts and sailing boats go there aswell. Marmaris has several internationaldiving schools. It is also possible to get tothe beautiful little island of Sedir Adalari.The sand here is unique, and legend has itthat it was brought here by QueenCleopatra 2,000 years ago. Whether trueor not, it is still a beautiful place.

EATING #EATING#

Turkish cuisine is regarded as one of thefinest in the world, up there with Frenchand Chinese cuisine. The Turks eat a greatdeal of meat, though not pork, and not all



restaurants serve alcohol. In Marmaristhere are restaurants to suit all tastes andwallets.

PineapplePrestige restaurant frequented by oilsheiks and celebrities who have mooredtheir yachts in the marina. The food is topclass, and the prices likewise.

Address: Netzel marina,Phone: +90(0)252 412 0979

O’yesThis is the place to go to if you like largejuicy pieces of meat. The menu isinternational, with plenty of Turkish dishes.

Address: The beach promenade, Kemal Elgin Bul.Phone: +90 (0)252 413 4788

Purple RainSomewhere in the middle of the beachpromenade, towards the marina. Spartanfurnishings with simple wooden tables andchairs. The menu is mostly Turkish.

Address: Yat Liman, the harbour,Phone: +90 (0)252 412 8180

AyyildizHas several varieties of tasty kebabs,including the rather stronger Adana kebab.An attractive corner to rest your feet aftershopping in the bazaar.

Address: The bazaar, near the Turkish bath and on the way upto the museum

Turkish HouseRestaurant out in the countryside wheremost of the diners are locals whoappreciate the fare. The restaurant has itsown bus service from the tourist area, sotourists also find their way here.

Address: Behind Eski köy, IçmelerPhone: +90 (0)252 455 3300

Yacht ClubA home away from home for many sailorswho drop anchor in the beautiful bay. The

owner is a Turk who has lived in Hollandand knows how to look after his guests.Lots of fish on the menu.

Address: KumlubüküPhone: +90 (0)252 476 7242

CAFÉS #CAFES#

Sometimes it is hard to tell a café and abar apart. Places that serve tea and coffeeduring the daytime transform themselvesin the evening and become part of thenightlife. What is really nice is to sitsomewhere on the beach promenade,admiring the traditional gulet boats andother sailing boats, while sipping someapple tea or a drink.

Aquarium Cafi BarExisted in Marmaris before the touristscame. Lies just below the fort. Largeopen-air service.

Address: Barbados Cad. Yat Liman

AntiqueBarRestaurant and bar within the marina, withthe maritime and rustic features. Fineopen-air service.

Address: Netzel marina,Phone: +90 (0)252 413 2955

Captain’s BarA pub within the marina where theuniformed crew from the yachts have abeer before it’s time to cast off.

Address: Netzel marinaPhone: +90 (0)252 413 1748



Keyif CafiAlso in the marina area. Here you can havea snack or a drink and admire all theamazing vessels.

Address: Netzel marinaPhone: +90 (0)252 412 4509

BARS & NIGHTLIFE #BARSANDNIGHTLIFE#

Few places can match Marmaris fornightlife. Pick and choose between bars,music bars and discotheques. Most stayopen until sunrise. Many places servesnacks.

My Mariana PubFrom the terrace on the second floor youcan see any number of impressive boats.In comparison, any boat show is just apale imitation.

Address: Netzel marina,Phone: +90 (0)252 413 0431

Bar Street 1In the district near the bazaar and the fortthere are lots of bars, pubs and discos. Itis hard to pick out a favourite because itchanges throughout the year. But it’s funtrying to find one!

Address: near the marina

Ezgi BarTrendy place with good live Turkish musicevery evening.

Address: Yat Liman, near the marinaPhone: +90 (0)252 413 0497

Bar Street 2The area near McDonalds at the other endof the Harbour is more like a funfair – oneattraction after another. Quite a few dragqueen bars. Here you find places likeGreen House, Casablanca and B52.

Address: Barlar Sok

Magic GardenOutdoors club whose speciality is to beawful. They advertise bad drinks and noservice. Result – the place goes like asteam train.

Address: Barlar Sok

Back StreetThe place has been popular for the past 10years, and is now even better after amajor facelift. Big dance floor in a shadygarden.

Address: Barlar Sok,Phone: +90 (0)252 412 5071

SHOPPING #SHOPPING#

First a brief warning. As Marmaris is such abig tourist destination, you have to keepan eye on prices. Some things can costfour times as much as they do elsewhere,for example in Datça. Be alert for fakeversions of branded goods, and check thatyou can actually change the batteries inthe watch. Otherwise it will just be anexpensive throwaway watch. However,pirate don’t necessarily mean worse qualitythan the originals. Haggling is essential,above all when buying carpets.



When all that is said and done, it can stillbe a lot of fun just to wander round thebazaar that stretches over several blocksin the town centre. Here you will findcarpets, leather jackets, pirated designergoods and souvenirs are all kinds. At themarket (Thursdays in Marmaris andFridays in Içmeler) you can buy honey andspices (always worth buying in Turkey).Tablecloths are another good buy. But justbrowsing around all the stalls withoutshopping is also quite an experience. Thesedays the market in Marmaris is a coveredmarket (near the dolmus station and theTansas department store).

In the Netzel shopping mall (Netzelmarina) you will find leisure clothes andexclusive designer labels for sailing types.Sometimes called Beverly Hills, becausehere at Tommy Hilfiger and Lacoste theysell not copies, but the real thing.

If you are looking for delicacies, we canrecommend a look around Tansas, a hugedepartment store with a well-stocked foodsection. They also sell toys, clothes andhousehold goods

Address: Ulusal Egemenlik Bul)

SLEEPING #SLEEPING#

In central Marmaris there are severalsmaller medium-grade hotels. The bighotels, often all inclusive, lie along thecoastline towards Içmeler. Prices arealways given in foreign currencies.

EXCLUSIVESelen IBeach hotel in the centre of town, with aquiet location. Restaurant, several barsand a swimming pool. All rooms have airconditioning. There is also an offshoot,Selen II, in Içmeler.

Address: Kemal Elgin Bul. 7, MarmarisPhone: +90 (0)252 412 2410

Sariana Apart OtelSimple little family hotel near NetzelMarina, by the canal, with both rooms andapartments. Elegantly old-fashioned, witha pool in the garden. Relatively quietlocation, despite being in the middle oftown.

Address: Tepe Mah. 24 Sok.4Phone: +90(0)252 413 6835Internet: www.marmarishotel.com

KervansarayHotel facilities a bit outside the towncentre, in a large park with a view over thebay and the town. There are severalrestaurants within the area. Spaciousrooms, all with air-conditioning. Ownminibus service to the town and thebeaches.

Address: Bilgisi Merkez Mah. 19 Sok.55, ArmutalanPhone: +90 (0)252 417 1600Internet: www.kervansarayhotels.com

AnemonFive-star hotel complex, complete withTurkish bath, fitness centre and pool. Therooms are large, light and airy. Centrallocation by the beach promenade, andnear the street with bars.

Address: Kemal Elgin Bul. 63Phone: +90(0)252 413 3031

Butik OtelThis is not, as the name might suggest, aboutique hotel, but a small family hotel ina quiet location near the Migro departmentstore. Has a swimming pool.



Address: 20 Sok. 208Phone: +90(0)252 413 8387Internet: www.butikhotelmarmaris.com

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

AirportThe Dalaman airport lies about 90 km eastof Marmaris. Transfers take getting on for2 hours. The airport buses only run tocoincide with flights, and cost 25 YTL.Taxis are expensive, while the local busstops a couple of kilometres from theairport.

Public transportThe simplest and cheapest way to getabout is to take a dolmus, minibuses orlarge taxis, that depart when they are fulland stop where you want. From the Otogarbus station, buses set off for other placesin Turkey. It is a good idea to book a seatin advance. Many bus companies runservices along the same routes. Reckon onthe ticket costing about 4 euro per 100km. A bus from Marmaris to Istanbul costsabout €40.

TaxisTaxis are yellow and have taxi signs on theroof. They have taximeters with twodifferent rates, so between the hours ofmidnight and 6 am it will cost up to 50%more than during daytime.

PostTurkish post offices can be recognised bythe PTT symbol. The main Post Office is

called in Turkish Merkez Postanesi.

PharmaciesCalled Eczanesi in Turkish. In thepharmacy window there will be the addressand telephone number of the pharmacy on24 hour duty.

TelephoneCountry code +90, area code: 0252

Electricity220 volts

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